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Published on August 27, 2026 - 23:52 GMT

Three Young Participants Turn Ideas into Action at the Global Diplomacy Bootcamp

Following the presentations, Ms. Patricia Martin de Briones, Senior Programme Specialist at at UNITAR, shared reflections and feedback on the three initiatives, highlighting their creativity, strengths and potential impact. The presentations demonstrated …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 17:21 GMT

UNITAR and HP Bring Industry Expertise and AI Learning to Japan-Funded Programme for African Youth and Women

28 August 2026, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is collaborating with HP Inc. to strengthen practical learning on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies for young professionals and women …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 17:20 GMT

Over 7,000 African Youth and Women Apply for Japan-Funded Empower Africa Programme

Funded by the Government and People of Japan, the programme brings together participants aged 18–35 from 11 Anglophone sub-Saharan African countries: Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 00:32 GMT

From Responding to Crises to Leading Recoveryː Haruka Ueda Reflects on Leadership and Career Growth

26 August 2026, Hiroshima, Japan – For more than 15 years, Haruka Ueda has supported communities affected by conflict, displacement and disasters across Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Today, she leads emergency response and recovery efforts for the …

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Published on August 26, 2026 - 17:40 GMT

UNITAR strengthens practical diplomacy skills at sixth Global Diplomacy Bootcamp

25 August 2026, New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) , in partnership with Harbour Education, concluded the sixth edition of its flagship Global Diplomacy Bootcamp, bringing together a new cohort of young …

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Published on August 25, 2026 - 18:01 GMT

Hiroshima Youth Ambassadors Challenge Nuclear Deterrence and Explore Paths to Abolition on 6 August 2026

Since April, the UNITAR Hiroshima Youth Ambassadors expanded their understanding of the realities of the atomic bombing through conversations with atomic bomb legacy successors (Hiroshima volunteers trained to inherit and share the personal stories of …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 22:51 GMT

UNITAR Alumnus Mujtaba Abd Al - Hussain

To turn his vision into a sustainable enterprise, Mujtaba joined the 2025 UNITAR Resilient Ideas for Sustainable Entrepreneurship (RISE) Lab “Igniting Youth Potential through Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Economic Resilience” programme for Egypt, Iraq …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 18:06 GMT

Leading by Listeningː Gerald Cirilo Reyes Rethinks His Approach to Leadership

Having already built extensive experience across different countries and humanitarian environments, Gerald came to the Mid-Career Course seeking an opportunity to pause, reassess and challenge the beliefs he had developed throughout his career. I wanted …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 18:53 GMT

The CIFAL Global Network: Celebrating Indigenous Peoples and Shared Wisdom

Established in 2021 at the University of Victoria in Canada, CIFAL Victoria advances both the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and UNDRIP through educational initiatives and research partnerships. Its work recognizes the importance of Indigenous …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 04:26 GMT

221 conflict-affected women and internally displaced persons join Sudan RISE Lab

A central objective of the first phase is to help participants identify a concrete, evidence-based problem or opportunity. They will explore interconnected areas including: Food security and agricultural value chains Entrepreneurial mindset development …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 06:42 GMT

Call for Applications: 2026 UNITAR Youth Ambassador Asia-Pacific Programme

30 July 2026, Hiroshima, Japan – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and ITS Education Asia Foundation invite motivated youth across Asia-Pacific to apply for the 2026 UNITAR Youth Ambassador Asia-Pacific Programme. The …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 10:10 GMT

CIFAL centres identify priorities for accelerating local SDG action at the 2026 High-Level Political Forum

22 July 2026, Geneva, Switzerland – Representatives from 19 centres in the UNITAR-affiliated International Training Centres for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) Global Network identified priorities for strengthening locally led implementation of the …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 22:24 GMT

The United Nations Climate Change Study Programme

Expert Lectures Lectures are delivered by senior experts and practitioners from Geneva-based institutions (with selected international organizations participating remotely where appropriate), which may include: International Labour Organization (ILO) Green …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 22:24 GMT

UNITAR Advances to the Global Higher Education Agenda at HLPF

13 July 2026, New York, United States of America – Universities, UN entities, Member States and youth networks have committed to a shared vision for higher education's role in advancing sustainable development, with the formal launch of the GHES …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 02:59 GMT

UNITAR launched the UN Road Safety Lab during the High-Level Meeting on Road Safety

21 July 2026, New York, USA – To contribute to enhance access to and use of knowledge, UNITAR launched the UN Road Safety Lab during the High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Improving Global Road Safety under the theme “Scaling up and accelerating implementation of …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 02:59 GMT

UNITAR and FIA Launch the Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life Programme for the MENA Region

27 July 2026, Cairo, Egypt – UNITAR in close collaboration with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and with the support of the FIA Foundation, formally launched the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regional edition of the Safe …

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Published on July 25, 2026 - 02:47 GMT

UNITAR Highlights Capacity Development for Dengue Preparedness at World Dengue Day High-Level Event

UNITAR was represented by Ms. Ebru Canan-Sokullu, Acting Head of the Health and Development Programme, who highlighted the importance of capacity development as a practical foundation for dengue preparedness and response. UNITAR's contribution focused …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 04:18 GMT

UNITAR and WMO Spotlight Water Capacity Development at HLPF 2026

16 July 2026, New York, United States of America – Water is at the heart of nearly every Sustainable Development Goal, yet progress on SDG 6 is falling behind. At the 2026 High-Level Political Forum, UNITAR and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 02:35 GMT

From Learning to Leadership: Strengthening Road Safety Across Asia-Pacific

The SM4A4L Asia-Pacific edition resulted in the design of 17 road safety projects, reflecting the different needs and contexts of Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 02:35 GMT

UNITAR Launches the Inaugural United Nations Chemicals and Waste Management Study Programme in Geneva

13–17 July 2026, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) successfully concluded the inaugural United Nations Chemicals and Waste Management Study Programme, bringing together professionals from governments, …

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